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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,848.32, 829,179.99 and 153,529.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,848.32, 829,179.99 and 153,529.46 is: 230,268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,848.32 : 829,179.99 = 153,529.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,848.32/829,179.99 = 153,529.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,848.32x = 829,179.99 × 153,529.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,848.32x = 127,303,555,071.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,303,555,071.03/552,848.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,268.50

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